In a major move against illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), the Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported 84 Chinese nationals last April 11 as part of intensified efforts led by the Marcos administration to dismantle foreign-run criminal operations in the country.
The foreign nationals were flown on board a Philippine Airlines flight to Beijing early morning of Thursday.
BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said the deportation was carried out in close coordination with the PAOCC, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the Chinese Embassy in Manila.
She said the 84 individuals were found to be overstaying or undocumented, and had been turned over to the BI after being arrested in a series of enforcement operations.
The said Chinese nationals were part of previous arrests by government operatives in Tarlac, Cebu, and Parañaque.
The BI assured the public that it remains committed to supporting the administration’s efforts to restore order and uphold the law by cracking down on illegal foreign activities linked to organized crime.
